Basic Approach to Compliance

The Group regards compliance with laws and regulations as the most important management issue, respects social and ethical norms, and always engages in compliance activities as a sensible company.We also aim to be a corporate group that is trusted by all people, companies, and communities that surround us. We maintain fair and mutually developable relationships with our business partners, maintain proper relations with political and administrative authorities, and do not engage in corrupt or corrupt practices such as giving or receiving inappropriate gifts or entertainment.

Maintenance of Confidentiality

We will fulfill the confidentiality obligations imposed on us as an officer or employee of the Company.We will also comply with all of the information management rules set forth by the Company.

Privacy

We will comply with personal information protection laws and regulations and operate our business in an appropriate manner.

Social Responsibility

We will always strive to acquire business knowledge based on various laws and regulations, provide high quality services, and carry out continuous business improvement.We will also solve the issues and succession problems faced by our corporate clients, thereby fulfilling our social responsibility.

Compliance

We shall comply with all laws and regulations, conduct corporate activities in an ethical manner, and strictly deal with all illegal and anti-social activities.

Compliance with Fair Trade

We aim to be a company that is trusted by society through fair business practices by ensuring fair, impartial, and ethical conduct in our business activities and compliance with laws and regulations.

Prohibition of Discrimination

We emphasize cooperation and teamwork, and do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, harassment, or infidelity within the company.Discrimination includes all discrimination based on nationality, race, gender, faith, religion or political ideology, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Cutting Off Relations with Antisocial Forces

We will not have any relationship with antisocial forces or any other parties with whom we have concerns about bribery or other specific corruption.When we are contracted for a project, we carefully investigate the client through information gathering and on-site contact prior to the contract, and undergo an appropriate retainage check (contract examination).When selecting a new partner, we will also carefully investigate the potential partner from the perspective of corruption, including corruption and profit sharing, and decide on the partner.

Insider Trading Prohibited

As an officer or employee of the Company, I will not engage in any insider trading, including any suspicious activities.In addition, we require that prior application be made for the purchase and sale of securities in accordance with the rules for the purchase and sale of securities established by the Company.

Prohibit Harassment and Unfair Treatment

Harassment as typified by sexual harassment and power harassment, as well as any behavior that threatens or harms employees through inhumane treatment, are prohibited.

Risk Management

The Company implements risk management to deal with risks that could have a material adverse effect on corporate activities in a timely and appropriate manner. In addition to establishing compliance and risk management regulations and a Compliance Committee chaired by the President and Representative Director, the Company has established a system whereby risks that occur on a daily basis are reported and reviewed by the Board of Directors in order to prevent them from occurring and to respond to them as soon as possible.

Corporate Governance

Under our corporate philosophy of "Creating the M&A market of the future through M&A Tech," our basic policy is to protect the interests of our stakeholders and meet their expectations by striving to strengthen corporate governance from the perspective of sound, efficient, and transparent management, and to achieve sustainable corporate growth through further improvements. We will pursue and establish corporate ethics to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, develop and strengthen internal control systems, and enhance the social credibility of our company as well as the industry as a whole.

The Group has established a Board of Directors, a Board of Corporate Auditors, and an Independent Auditor as the organs under the Companies Act.The Company has also established an Internal Audit Office to establish effective internal controls and a Compliance Committee to strengthen the compliance system.Furthermore, the corporate governance system is reinforced by seeking advice from outside experts, such as lawyers, as necessary.

Information Security

The Group is strengthening information security. We are working to ensure data security to protect the confidential information of our customers and business partners by addressing the increase in unauthorized access and information leaks due to internal fraud.

Improve Organizational Information Security Literacy

We provide our employees with education and training on information security to ensure that they are literate in their work.In addition, information security training is provided at the time of hiring and on a regular basis.

Technical Information Security Measures

Regular monitoring and automatic system detection ensure that unauthorized access and information leaks due to internal fraud do not occur.